I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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“Are you sure this will work ?” I stare at the needle that is filled with poisonous liquid .

It could make someone drop in a matter of minutes and they will die in an hour .

It’s a tranquilizer first and then a death sentence .

“All you have to do is inject her as she hands you Felix , alright ?” Aiden’s eyes bore into me .

“What if she isn’t the one handing him to me ?”

The frown covering Aiden’s face is concerning .

“Yeah , we didn’t think about that .” Stefan sighs , making this way more difficult .

“We don’t know who she’ll bring , we don’t know how many she’ll bring . It’s all a blur and we have no information .” I point out .

Aiden rubs his temple , his skin smushing together .

“So that’s plan A , we need a plan B .” My fingers drum against the desk as I stand leaning with my hands on it .

“Well , then we better get a lot of these and be ready .” Stefan murmurs as he stares at the tube and needle .

“Maybe I should take one , because we need to get Felix first and when Eleia has Felix and that b***h comes near me , I can just stab her with one .” Aiden shrugs .

I feel like I am the only one thinking clearly , I am the only one who sees all the room for mistakes .

“And what about the rest ? What if she brings an army ?” I snap .

I don’t mean to be rude , but these two idiots are not listening .

Their main factor is getting Felix back and that is their blindspot .

“We’ll figure it out .” Aiden shrugs it off like he doesn’t even care .

“Are you willing to die ?” I ask him with wide glassy eyes .

“Yes , I am .” The honesty should be appreciated , but all I can feel is rage .

“No . You can’t .” My voice cracks .

“Eleia , we will win this . Can you just relax ?” Stefan asks nicely , but the more he talks and stares at me , the more I want to scream and yell .

“Aiden .”

“Baby .” The small grin tugging at the edge of his lips makes me melt with the name calling .

“I need you , alive .” I sigh .

“I know .” He steps closer , cupping my cheek .

“But I also know that you can survive my death , but you won’t survive his . So I am prioritizing .” The pain flashing through his eyes makes me my stomach twist .

“I need you both .” My bottom l*p wobbles .

With his hand ok my cheek , he rubs his thumb right below my eye , “I know .” The small smile breaks my heart and he steps closer , kissing my temple .

“We have to get ready . Do you mind filling more syringes ?” He asks Stefan , “I need to speak with Eleia .” The tone he’s using makes my eyes fall to the floor .

I feel weak , as if our bond already broke .

“Sure , but it’s an hour to dusk .” Stefan swings the syringe in between his fingers and Aiden just nods .

Why does it feel like I am saying goodbye ?

Why does it feel like he wants to give up ?

I can’t lose him .

I don’t want to .

“Come .” He rakes my hand and we leave the office .

We head upstairs and he lets me sit on his lap sideways .

“Look at me .” His large hand rubs circles all over my back .

I struggle to lift my eyes , like maybe if I do , he won’t be there anymore .

He grasps my chin in between his fingers , pulling my gaze to him .

“Eleia , I am here and I will do everything to stay here but Felix is our priority .” I could hear the sadness in his tone .

He thinks he’s going to die too .

“I know .” I mutter , feeling selfish and like a monster because I just want to tell him screw it , she can have Regan’s child , we could have another , but I know that my heart would tear every second knowing that I left him there , that I didn’t fight .

I don’t understand how I could love a little human so much while I don’t even know him .

He has no personality yet , yet my heart throbs as his eyes pierce into mine .

The love I feel for Felix is beyond compare , but so is my love for Aiden .

I bury my face into his neck , inhaling a deep breath .

“I love you .” I murmur and he grabs me by the shoulders , pushing me back .

My head hangs and I stare at my lap .

He hooks his finger underneath my jaw , lifting my face , “Don’t say it like that .” He shakes his head , “Like what ?” I ask dumbfounded .

“Like you’re saying goodbye…” he frowns , making me chew on my l*p .

I did not mean for it to sound like a goodbye , I just want him to know that I love him .

“Tell me you love me after we have Felix , alright ?” The hopeful smile and sparkling eyes hurt .

They should be a sign of the future , that there is hope , but I don’t feel it .

All I feel is a deep hole of emptiness and fear right now .

“Come on .” He scoots back with me on his lap before laying on the bed , pulling me down into his arms and I make myself comfortable in them .

This house isn’t my dream home , but his arms are .

“I believe this will work .” I mumble , nodding as I give us both a pep talk , but it’s mostly for me .

“I know . I am a genius .” He beams , taking all the credit .

Most of the plan was his idea , but he did not think of the things that could go wrong .

His entire mindset was positive , he was just thinking about all the ways he wanted it to go .

“We all are .” I smile and he chuckles .

I love when he laughs , especially so close to me .

It gives a new sense of rush every time his chest vibrates against me .

It’s like a massage for my soul .

The time flies by as we lay in one another’s arms and I hate seeing the sky turn less bright every five minutes .

It’s taunting , like it wants me to fall apart and break .

A knock on the door has me sitting up , staring at the white painted surface as if a serial killer might barge in and kill us both .

I wish that was the alternative , but Felix will need me .

I want to know my son..

“Yeah ?” Aiden stands up from the bed , striding over to the door and Stefan stands with a basket .

“A hundred , is that enough ?” He asks and I roll my eyes at him , “Yes .” I answer before Aiden could .

“Yeah , if there are more people we’ll just fight them off .” He shrugs as if it’s so easy .

“Hand these out to the guards . Children and mom’s are not to be near any of this .” He mutters , raking a hand through his hair .

A loud howl erupts from outside through the open window and Aiden looks at me .

“Are you ready ?” He asks with sad eyes .

“Yep .” I put my shoes on I kicked off while we were laying before we all head downstairs .

Rosie stands with her own shot and I glance at Stefan , “You’re letting her help ?” I ask with a sunken heart .

I want to get Felix back , but not at the expense of my best friend’s life .

“Don’t ask him . I demanded I help . Felix is my nephew , b***d related or not , he’s family to me .” She snaps at me and I guess that I am blind .

I knew she loved Felix , she holds him every night , but I never thought she’d risk her life for him .

“Okay .” I nod , my heart beating with gratefulness for her .

“Come .” Aiden hands me a syringe and as we leave the house , Stefan hands them out until we’re at the boarder , where Elizabeth and six other’s are standing .

She’s holding Felix in her arms , smiling at him , acting like she doesn’t see us .